Community concept project by the water in Entrelacs, Quebec, Canada

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  Description

  Hello everyone, we are a bilingual (French and English) family (me Marco, my spouse Rebecca and our small daughter Dina).
  
  I, Marco, use to own a vintage furniture shop in the Mile-End in Montreal. It got closed down by the owner of the building last year, so I moved all of my stuff to a new location to start a community project by the water in the country. I would like to developp a non profit organisation wich involves vintage furniture, vintage music studio and maybe a café.
  
  My spouse, Rebecca, is a real estate appraiser. She started her own business and is very busy. However, she loves cooking and will feed us very well. She’s also the one who’s good at keeping us on schedule.
  
  We have hosted about 30 volunteers in the past and we love meeting new people, different cultures, keeping busy and exchanging on various topics.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  If you come to our cottage, you will be surounded with trees. The commercial space is by a big river. There is also a river and a lake right next to our cottage (2 minute walk). You’ll be able to learn about quebec’s culture and eat traditionnal quebecois food. We can also teach you french or english. And I think we are a great stepping stone to Montreal because we have lots of connections. If you’re musicaly inclined, there’s many vintage instruments to play.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  I’m looking for help for the whole summer season to help me sort thru my things, post online, help me finish building an extension, plug in my audio gear and make this new space the best it can be with the ressources we have.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Our schedule is very flexible, if you want to take off for a small trio between 2 stays, just let us know a week in advance. We will provide for all the food you need as long as your present when home cooked food is served. For your place to sleep, we have different kind of accomodations. We have one private room for 2 people in our cottage that is furnished with a double size bed/sofa, a fireplace and a TV with streaming services like Prime Video. You can also decide to stay in our caravan that can accommodate up to 2 people. We also have a private little shak with a wood stove that can accomodate one person. On your time of, we can provide cayak, canoos, small row boat, car (with extra) or bikes for your outings.

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  What else ...

  You can take long walks on renoun trails or bike rides, go in the river and the lake, read books, watch movies or have piece and quiet with the wild life.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Yes. We have a fast internet connection.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I have a driveway for your van.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Since I'm allergic to cats, no cats allowed but a well behaved dog would be ok :)

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week